Strong command of object-oriented design, microservices architecture, integration patterns, data modeling, consistency and availability tradeoffs, and performance engineering
Demonstrated ability to evaluate technology options, articulate tradeoffs, influence senior technical and business stakeholders
Strong experience with production troubleshooting, observability, capacity planning, reliability engineering, and operational readiness for distributed applications
Strong Linux skills and familiarity with AWS or comparable cloud technology
Ability to remain technically hands-on through design validation, code and design review, prototyping, and resolution of complex technical issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across engineering, product, QA, operations, security, architecture, and business teams
Nice to have7
Experience with Spark or similar distributed data-processing technologies
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration platforms
Experience defining CI/CD, infrastructure automation, test automation, deployment standardization, and software supply-chain controls
Experience with observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or comparable tools
Experience with telecommunications, mobile messaging, fraud prevention, identity, STIR/SHAKEN, SIP, API security, or related communications technologies
Experience leading multi-year modernization or platform consolidation initiatives across geographically distributed teams
Experience integrating architecture governance with Agile delivery so that standards accelerate delivery rather than create unnecessary process
Skills
Java
Spring Boot
Spring Web
Spring Security
Spring Data
Kafka
Cassandra
RESTful
AWS
Linux
Spark
Docker
Kubernetes
Prometheus
Grafana
Splunk
CI/CD
Benefits
Work life flexibility
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Team Overview
About the role
Trusted Call Solutions
This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Role Overview And Core Responsibilities
TransUnion is seeking a Software Architect to define and advance the architecture of enterprise-grade applications within our Trusted Call Solutions and Mobile Messaging product portfolio, including KONTXT-brand products, Branded Messaging, and Messaging Fraud Protection capabilities. This role will provide architecture leadership across complex, data-intensive platforms and partner with engineering teams to turn business strategy into scalable, secure, and supportable technology solutions.
Required Knowledge And Experiences
Key Responsibilities
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Define and govern target architecture for enterprise-grade Java and Spring-based applications, APIs, data platforms, integrations, and messaging services.
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Translate product and business strategy into architecture roadmaps, transition states, technical standards, and executable implementation plans.
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Lead architecture and design reviews for new components, cross-system integrations, data flows, security controls, and significant system enhancements.
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Establish scalable patterns for microservices, distributed systems, Kafka-based messaging, Cassandra and related data stores, RESTful APIs, and cloud-connected environments.
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Guide modernization of legacy platforms toward cloud-ready or cloud-native architectures while balancing delivery risk, customer commitments, cost, and operational continuity.
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Own and review architecture artifacts, technical specifications, nonfunctional requirements, decision records, reference architectures, and implementation estimates.
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Partner with lead and senior engineers to validate designs through prototypes, critical-path implementation, performance testing, and production-readiness reviews.
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Drive architectural improvements in scalability, performance, resilience, security, observability, maintainability, and supportability.
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Provide technical leadership during complex production incidents, identify systemic causes, and sponsor durable architectural remediation.
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Collaborate with product managers, engineering leaders, QA, DevOps, operations, security, data teams, and enterprise architects to resolve tradeoffs and dependencies.
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Define and promote engineering standards for API design, data management, code quality, automated testing, CI/CD, monitoring, alerting, and release readiness.
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Mentor technical leaders and engineers, communicate architectural intent clearly, and build broad adoption of sound engineering practices across geographically distributed teams.
Required Qualifications
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12+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise software, including substantial experience with Spring-based Java services and distributed systems.
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Deep experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring Web, Spring Security, Spring Data, Kafka, Cassandra, and RESTful service architectures.
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Proven success defining architecture for scalable, reliable, secure, production-grade backend platforms and high-volume data or messaging systems.
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Strong command of object-oriented design, microservices architecture, integration patterns, data modeling, consistency and availability tradeoffs, and performance engineering.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate technology options, articulate tradeoffs, influence senior technical and business stakeholders, and create alignment without relying solely on formal authority.
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Strong experience with production troubleshooting, observability, capacity planning, reliability engineering, and operational readiness for distributed applications.
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Strong Linux skills and familiarity with AWS or comparable cloud technology.
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Ability to remain technically hands-on through design validation, code and design review, prototyping, and resolution of complex technical issues.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills across engineering, product, QA, operations, security, architecture, and business teams.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Spark or similar distributed data-processing technologies.
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Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration platforms.
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Experience defining CI/CD, infrastructure automation, test automation, deployment standardization, and software supply-chain controls.
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Experience with observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or comparable tools.
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Experience with telecommunications, mobile messaging, fraud prevention, identity, STIR/SHAKEN, SIP, API security, or related communications technologies.
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Experience leading multi-year modernization or platform consolidation initiatives across geographically distributed teams.
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Experience integrating architecture governance with Agile delivery so that standards accelerate delivery rather than create unnecessary process.
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.